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Document and Entity Information Document - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Feb. 23, 2017
Jul. 02, 2016
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000916540    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,419,845,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   164,714,529  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes